Clothing Technology Update, 2nd Quarter 2011
A wide spectrum of innovative and high-tech equipment and software packages for the apparel and textile processing industries was on show at Texprocess -- a new trade fair launched by Messe Frankfurt and held during May 24-26, 2011, in Frankfurt, Germany. This report focuses on the latest developments in computer-aided design (CAD), cutting, sewing threads, sewing machinery, embroidery, laser engraving, ultrasonic welding, pressing and finishing, and smart textiles. It provides insight into the latest developments in the industry from a wide range of companies, including Amann, A&E (American & Efird), AMF Reece, Barudan, Centi, Coats, Diffus, D?rkopp Adler, Epilog, Expert Systemtechnik, Fabric King, Fast React Systems, Gerber, GF Garmenttec, GSD, G?termann, Human Solutions, Jam International, Juki, Kansai Sewing Machinery, Kinoshita, Lectra, Mauser Spezial, Pfaff, Queen Light, Sensing Tex, SunStar, Tajima, Teseo, TopCut-Bullmer, Tukatech, Xi’an Typical Industries and ZSK.
INTRODUCTION
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
Fast React Systems: Fast React Planning, sourcing and critical path management software
Human Solutions: ISize human body dimensions data
Tukatech: Styku online fitting room
CUTTING
Expert Systemtechnik: cutEXPERT ecocam with multi-functional cutting head
Lectra: Versalis Fashion leather cutter
Teseo: Sigma 300 3h leather cutter
Gerber: ContourVision advanced scanning and cutting system for the technical textile and
sports sectors
SEWING THREADS
A&E: Perma Core Ultimate sewing thread for applications susceptible to excessive seam
puckering
G?termann: Micro Core Technology (MCT) threads
Coats: Coats Fusion thread
Coats: Coats Fusion Braid
Amann and GSD: Intelligent Thread Calculation (ITC) for determining thread demand and
cost
SEWING MACHINERY
Noise reduction
Electronic controls for lower power consumption and greater productivity and flexibility
Oil stains
Decoration
Automatic machines
Xi’an Typical Industries: Vetron modular system for sewing and welding
Xi’an Typical Industries: X-Feed sewing machine fabric transport system
D?rkopp Adler: DA 650 sleeve setting machine
Pfaff: 3834 sleeve setting machine
Pfaff: 3375 freely programmable CNC (computer numerical control) automatic lockstitch
stitcher
Jam International: JT882P twin head machine for attaching back pockets to jeans
Mauser Spezial: MA 2080 high speed seamer, MA 331 cylinder bed sewing machine and MA
591 SINGLE NEEDLE POST BED MACHINE
Kansai Sewing Machinery Company: PX flat bed two needle double chain stitch machines for
decorative design
Juki: MF-7900 high speed flat bed top and bottom coverstitch machine
AMF Reece: EBS Mark II electronically controlled button sewing and wrapping machine
AMF Reece: DP-3500 automatic short seamer unit for darts and waistband pleats
SunStar: SPS-HT Head Turning Pattern Sewing machine
Kinoshita: Automatic Bobbin Changer, auto bobbin checker and auto skip catcher
Automatic Bobbin Changer
Auto Bobbin Checker
Auto Skip Catcher
EMBROIDERY
Tajima: selected new developments
Laser head for attachment to embroidery head
Sequin Device II Twin Type
Zig-zag corder
New endless tape system for embroidering labels
TFGS series 1200/900 270 degree shuttle hook machine
ZSK
Attachment for Sprint 5 12-colour single head machine
Twin sequin device
CLICKSTYLE online ordering system
Barudan: BEVX-HLCLZ1104
LASER ENGRAVING
Epilog: Zing Laser Starter Series engraving line
ULTRASONIC WELDING
Queen Light: QHP-905 progressive hot air sealing machine
PRESSING AND FINISHING
GF Garmenttec: energy saving pressing buck
SMART TEXTILES
Fragrance Fibres, a wireless high-tech sock and a breathable shoe insole from Centi
Sensing Tex: Luminous Tex optical fibres
Sensing Tex: Luminous El Tex electro-luminous plastic sheet and wires
Fabric King: washable optical fibre and LED technologies for use in textiles and garments
Diffus: the solar handbag and the climate dress
The Solar Handbag
The Climate Dress
COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD)
Fast React Systems: Fast React Planning, sourcing and critical path management software
Human Solutions: ISize human body dimensions data
Tukatech: Styku online fitting room
CUTTING
Expert Systemtechnik: cutEXPERT ecocam with multi-functional cutting head
Lectra: Versalis Fashion leather cutter
Teseo: Sigma 300 3h leather cutter
Gerber: ContourVision advanced scanning and cutting system for the technical textile and
sports sectors
SEWING THREADS
A&E: Perma Core Ultimate sewing thread for applications susceptible to excessive seam
puckering
G?termann: Micro Core Technology (MCT) threads
Coats: Coats Fusion thread
Coats: Coats Fusion Braid
Amann and GSD: Intelligent Thread Calculation (ITC) for determining thread demand and
cost
SEWING MACHINERY
Noise reduction
Electronic controls for lower power consumption and greater productivity and flexibility
Oil stains
Decoration
Automatic machines
Xi’an Typical Industries: Vetron modular system for sewing and welding
Xi’an Typical Industries: X-Feed sewing machine fabric transport system
D?rkopp Adler: DA 650 sleeve setting machine
Pfaff: 3834 sleeve setting machine
Pfaff: 3375 freely programmable CNC (computer numerical control) automatic lockstitch
stitcher
Jam International: JT882P twin head machine for attaching back pockets to jeans
Mauser Spezial: MA 2080 high speed seamer, MA 331 cylinder bed sewing machine and MA
591 SINGLE NEEDLE POST BED MACHINE
Kansai Sewing Machinery Company: PX flat bed two needle double chain stitch machines for
decorative design
Juki: MF-7900 high speed flat bed top and bottom coverstitch machine
AMF Reece: EBS Mark II electronically controlled button sewing and wrapping machine
AMF Reece: DP-3500 automatic short seamer unit for darts and waistband pleats
SunStar: SPS-HT Head Turning Pattern Sewing machine
Kinoshita: Automatic Bobbin Changer, auto bobbin checker and auto skip catcher
Automatic Bobbin Changer
Auto Bobbin Checker
Auto Skip Catcher
EMBROIDERY
Tajima: selected new developments
Laser head for attachment to embroidery head
Sequin Device II Twin Type
Zig-zag corder
New endless tape system for embroidering labels
TFGS series 1200/900 270 degree shuttle hook machine
ZSK
Attachment for Sprint 5 12-colour single head machine
Twin sequin device
CLICKSTYLE online ordering system
Barudan: BEVX-HLCLZ1104
LASER ENGRAVING
Epilog: Zing Laser Starter Series engraving line
ULTRASONIC WELDING
Queen Light: QHP-905 progressive hot air sealing machine
PRESSING AND FINISHING
GF Garmenttec: energy saving pressing buck
SMART TEXTILES
Fragrance Fibres, a wireless high-tech sock and a breathable shoe insole from Centi
Sensing Tex: Luminous Tex optical fibres
Sensing Tex: Luminous El Tex electro-luminous plastic sheet and wires
Fabric King: washable optical fibre and LED technologies for use in textiles and garments
Diffus: the solar handbag and the climate dress
The Solar Handbag
The Climate Dress
